This recruitment is open until the position is filled.
First review of applications will occur on Monday, June 17, 2024.
The purpose of this position is to lead and manage the community need for social services, mental health, substance abuse services, and barriers to housing; plans and recommends programs; develops funding proposals to meet those needs.
Annual Salary Range:
$127,822 - $170,642
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Pay Increases occur in July
- 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
- Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
- Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
- Position is eligible for 56 hours of additional Paid Leave
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary
Department / Division:
Community Health & Human Services / Social Services
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
This position is classified as safety sensitive.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
*May work extended hours
Job Number:
RC#902094
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to lead and manage the community need for social services, mental health, substance abuse services, and barriers to housing; plans and recommends programs; develops funding proposals to meet those needs.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and coordinate program activities and initiatives that improve the wellbeing of residents through the delivery of
- social services,
- mental health services (crisis intervention and counseling),
- veteran services, and
- targeting of issues contributing to homelessness
- Recommend Division goals and objectives; assist in the development of policies and procedures; develop and administer programs designed to meet the special needs of youths, adults and families in the community.
- Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Division work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; implement policies and procedures; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Consult with school and training agency officials, police, probation, federal, state, and local veteran services, public assistance workers, and public and private agency officials to seek assistance and find solutions to participant problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Requires five (5) years of experience in human services, public administration, or related field; including three (3) years of supervisory responsibility in social services or a directly related to the core functions of this position.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education:
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social work, public administration, criminal justice, sociology, education, psychology and/or a degree related to the core functions of this position. A master's degree is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
- Valid Social Work or Counseling Services licensure is preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
- Criminal history background investigation
- Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
This classification is unclassified which means the employee, or the City can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice.
Employees in this position are part of the Senior Management Team (SMT)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.